Musicians Cover Songs That Are Better Than The Originals

Everyone loves when a musical artist somehow re-crafts a beloved song with a creative new spin. Covers illustrate the multifaceted nature of music and lyrics. A simple tweak of the melody or alteration of the singing style can create whole new layers of complexity in regards to what a song means - without even changing the lyrics! Sometimes, covers even surpass the originals in terms of popularity and critical acclaim. What are the best cover songs? Help decide below.

Good cover songs are common, but they don't always outdo the source material. Whether it's old songs covered by new bands or recent hits revamped by contemporary artists, people often show loyalty to original versions. The songs below, however, are an exception. Some of the best cover songs on this list are so universal that most people think that they aren’t covers at all. "Twist and Shout" was not originally recorded by the Beatles and while "Me and Bobby McGee" is heavily associated with the late Janis Joplin, she was not the original writer or recording artist. When artists choose to try their luck with a cover, it can sometimes be a gamble, especially if the band or musician behind the original version is an esteemed figure. However, the below musicians took a risk and it really paid off.

Which cover songs do you think are better than the originals? Vote up the most impressive songs below!

Cover Artist: Urge Overkill

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Original Artist: Bob Dylan, Cover Artist: Adele

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Original Artist: The Zutons,

Cover Artists: Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse

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SingerDr.B. added My Way

The english lyrics for this song - My Way - were written by Paul Anka. It was set for the French song - Comme D´habitude - wich was co-composed, and co-written and performed in 1967 by Clude Francois. My Way was a succsess for a variety of performers including Frank Sinatra, Elvispresley - and teh Sex Pistols and many others artists...

The voice of Singer Dr. B... closley resembles that of Frank Sinatra and thus Singer Dr. B... has decided to perform this song as well... (Wikepedia) www.singerdrb.com

Original Artist: The Bee Gees, Cover Artist: Al Green

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Original Artist: Michael Jackson, Cover Artist: Alien Ant Farm

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Original Artist: Judy Collins, Cover Artist: Joni Mitchell

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Turn On Your Lovelight

Original Artist: Bobby Bland,

Cover Artist: The Grateful Dead

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SingerDr.B. added Algo Estupido

EN: "Algo Estupido" or "Something Stupid", was originally recorded in 1966 by Parks and his wife Gaile Foote, as Carson and Gaile. The song is best known for the 1967 version by Frank Sinatra and his daughter Nancy Sinatra. -

Jucapa fell in love with this special song and used his outstanding voice to give this song a new spin in spanish language. We know you will enjoy this wonderful new version of the old song - ! "